New Consultation Fee!

Effective July 1, 2017, we are pleased to announce that we now are charging a flat fee of $150 for a consultation, payable at the time you schedule your appointment. This is a change from the old two tiered system of $175 for a half hour and $350 for a full hour. Now, it s just $150 for up to one hour. Call me or come see me if you have a family law issue.  It will be time and money [ ] The post New Consultation Fee! appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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Plano Child Custody Attorney: Top 5 Questions Answered

Going through a divorce is rarely easy. Along with the emotional upheaval you feel as a result of the end of your marriage, you must also face the practical and legal consequences of the decision to end the marriage. When minor children are involved, the already difficult process of divorce can become downright traumatic, particularly if the issue of custody of the minor children is contested. Because every divorce involves a unique set of facts and circumstances, it is in [ ] The post Plano Child Custody Attorney: Top 5 Questions Answered appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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There is still hope even after your kids are moved to another state!!

In two cases recently, I have been successful in having children s residences returned to this area even after the custodial parent moved the children out of state for lengthy periods of time: The first, I blogged about on May 4th, involving the return of children moved back to Texas from Washington. In the second, parties originally in Texas. Then custodial Mom moved the children to western, rural New York state, which she legally could since there was no residence restriction because [ ] The post There is still hope even after your kids are moved to another state!! appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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Fifty-Fifty Custody in Texas? It’s possible!

Hello, Dads out there I get calls all the time from Dads who say all they want is 50-50 custody , as though it s just a matter of snapping your fingers, lol. There is nothing in the Texas Family Code which tells a judge to use 50-50. There is not even a guideline for how to determine child support once there IS a 50-50. Forever, it seems, the old scheme of one parent having primary custody and the other being relegated [ ] The post Fifty-Fifty Custody in Texas? It s possible! appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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10 Steps in a Texas Divorce

Whether you have been married for two years or 20 years, accepting the fact that the marriage is over is never easy. Even if it was your decision to end the marriage, that decision was likely an emotion filled decision. Now that it is clear, however, that divorce is imminent, you should start focusing on what that means. If you have never been through the divorce process before, it probably sounds like a daunting prospect. Navigating the judicial system can [ ] The post 10 Steps in a Texas Divorce appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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Tips for Finding the Right Divorce Lawyer

If you are currently contemplating divorce, or have already made the decision to end your marriage, you are likely dealing with a significant amount of emotional upheaval and stress in your life right now. Although you may realize the importance of finding the right divorce attorney to help you through the often difficult process of divorce that lies ahead, you may not have any idea where to start finding the right attorney. This is certainly understandable. Unless you have needed [ ] The post Tips for Finding the Right Divorce Lawyer appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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Should I Consult a Divorce Attorney before I Tell My Spouse I Want a Divorce?

The decision  to end a marriage and seek a divorce is not one that should be made without adequate consideration and contemplation. In fact, for many people it takes months, if not years, of thinking about it before they decide to pursue a divorce. Once the decision has been made, however, the spouse must be told of the decision. If you are contemplating divorce, or have already decided you wish to pursue a divorce, you will need to consult with [ ] The post Should I Consult a Divorce Attorney before I Tell My Spouse I Want a Divorce? appeared first on Law Office of Jon R. Boyd..
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